FAA To Ground Thousands Of Flights If Congress Fails To End Shutdown

The Trump administration announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will begin reducing flights at 40 major U.S. airports starting Friday if Congress fails to end the government shutdown. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said air traffic would be cut by about 10% to maintain safety amid growing staffing shortages.

The reductions will impact major hubs, including New York City, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix, and Seattle, according to an FAA official cited by CNN.

🚨BREAKING: The FAA has officially been FORCED to cut airline traffic by 10% in 40 markets thanks to the Democrat’s shutdown.
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— Jack (@jackunheard) November 5, 2025

Air traffic controllers and TSA agents — considered essential workers — are working without pay, leading to protests, absences, and longer delays.

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said the move is “proactive and surgical” to prevent safety risks.

The Trump administration said it would reduce air traffic in 40 of the busiest markets in the U.S. if the shutdown continues. The cuts would take effect on Friday, potentially forcing hundreds of thousands of travelers to suddenly change plans. https://t.co/gob6UNQWR7 pic.twitter.com/bmfGbzdMWR

— The New York Times (@nytimes) November 6, 2025

Airlines are scrambling to adjust schedules, with Frontier Airlines warning passengers they could be stranded. Industry groups urged Congress to act swiftly as flight delays and cancellations mount nationwide.

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